Question

Discuss the formation of Punjab in details.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Mention about Partition
• Mention about PEPSU
• Mention about Shah Commission
• Mention about Separation of states

Solution:

• During the time of partition in 1947 a part of the land went to Pakistan.
• PEPSU i.e Patiala East Punjab State Union was formed in the year 1948
• Shah Commission recommended to form United Punjab in the year 1956
• Punjab was further divided to Haryana and hilly regions to Himachal pradesh in the year 1966.